Climbing the limitless ladder: a life in chemistry (Iiscpress-Wspc Publication)

This invaluable book is an autobiographical account of doing scientific research in India. It provides an insight to the perseverance of a scientist from a developing country. His relentless pursuit of excellence in chemistry for more than half a century is a remarkable source of inspiration to young scientists facing modern-day challenges. Cover......Page 1 Title......Page 2 ISBN......Page 5 Prologue......Page 8 Contents......Page 10 1. Those Days......Page 12 2. Pilgrimage for Knowledge: Banaras to Berkeley......Page 30 3. In Search of a Place and a Purpose......Page 50 4. A Long Journey......Page 82 5. Labyrinths of Power......Page 122 6. Great Fraternity......Page 142 7. Reflections......Page 160 Epilogue: Doing Science as a Way of Life......Page 186 Some features of science......Page 187 Science and aesthetics......Page 188 Science and utility......Page 190 Support for science......Page 191 Reflections......Page 193 Appendices......Page 200 1. Chemistry of Materials: A Letter to a Young Friend......Page 202 2. Science and Spirituality: Personal Reflections......Page 214 3. Science in the Future of India......Page 218 4. Scientific Collaborators......Page 222 Subject Index......Page 228 This Book Is An Autobiographical Account Of Doing Scientific Research In India. It Providess An Insight To The Perseverance Of A Scientist From A Developing Country. His Relentless Pursuit Of Excellence In Chemistry For More Than Half A Century Is A Remarkable Source Of Inspiration To Young Scientists Facing Modern-day Challenges. Those Days -- Pilgrimage For Knowledge : Banaras To Berkeley -- In Search Of A Place And A Purpose -- A Long Journey -- Labyrinths Of Power -- Great Fraternity -- Reflections -- Epilogue : Doing Science As A Way Of Life. C.n.r. Rao. Includes Index. This important book is an autobiographical account of doing scientific research in India. It provides an insight to the perseverance of a scientist from a developing country. His relentless pursuit of excellence in chemistry for more than half a century is a remarkable source of inspiration to young scientists facing modern-day challenges